If the other side attacked first, and as long as no civilians are hurt.
Lend-lease act was a loophole that allowed American to lend or lease arms to great Britain without requiring cash payment. ... the United States would be able to lend or lease arms to any country considered "vital to the defense of the United States."
The United states and Israel
1. increasing trade
2. finding gold and precious metals
3. competing with Spain to be the dominant power in Europe.
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